Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes more than doubles to 589 with thousands missing

Venezuela's death toll from recent earthquakes has climbed to five hundred eighty-nine, more than double the initial count, with thousands still missing. The United States Geological Survey estimates the final toll could exceed ten thousand deaths. According to Channel NewsAsia, emergency crews continue searching through rubble as the humanitarian crisis unfolds.

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